Engineering salary guide · CNC Machinist
CNC Machinist salary UK
What CNC setters, operators, turners, millers and grinders are paid on the jobs we recruit for, from semi-skilled operator roles to experienced setters on nights.
Advertised pay
| Role | Location | Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-skilled CNC Miller (Setter/Operator) | Poole | £18.00 per hour |
| CNC Turner (Setter/Operator) | Ferndown | £20.00 per hour |
| CNC Cylindrical Grinder | Lymington | £20.00 per hour |
| Sliding Head Turner | Bournemouth | £21.00 per hour |
| CNC Mill/Turn Level 2 (nights, incl. 30%) | Poole | £22.10 – £23.40 per hour |
| Barrel Manufacturer (4-day week) | Portsmouth | £17.50 per hour |
Taken from live or recent adverts handled by Collide Technical. Actual pay depends on experience, shifts and employer.
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Get in touchWhat pushes pay higher
- Setting your own work, not just loading parts
- Controls such as Fanuc, Heidenhain or Mazatrol
- Sliding head and multi-axis experience
- Night shifts, often paid 30% extra